With Age Precision® , you can take and interpret the temperature of a child or any family member in three simple steps:

I have a Braun forehead thermometer... It's OK, but in all honesty you know when they're too hot” - recommended by Mumsnet user CaviarAndCigarettes Our verdict This article is not intended as a countdown of the ‘top nine’ best products, but rather a list of tried-and-tested recommendations so you can be safe in the knowledge that you’re getting honest and reliable advice on choosing an appropriate baby thermometer. About the author As a parent, you know how important it is to have information you can trust. Here, you’ll find helpful resources to assist you in body temperature monitoring for your child from the No. 1 brand recommended by doctors and pediatricians.* Our baby was in NICU/SCBU and before we were allowed home we had to buy a thermometer and show we knew how to use it. The SCBU staff told us that, for babies, underarm is the most accurate to use at home and recommended this one.” (Advice from Mumsnet user GuidingSpirit) Our verdictIt features Age Precision technology, which helps you to interpret a temperature reading based on your child’s age, with three age groups to choose from: 0-3 months, 3-36 months or 36+ months. Our expert writers and journalists spend hours researching the very best quality products for our Swears By articles. To unearth the best baby thermometers on the UK market, we consulted expert advice from the NHS and trawled the Mumsnet forums for recommendations from parents on which models they found worked best and why. Expert guidance Clinical research shows that the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into little children, and little children grow into adults1. What constitutes a fever in a newborn can be a normal temperature in a four-year-old. This handheld thermometer is super simple, with a button for ‘on’ and another to take your baby’s temperature. A guidance system on the unit makes it clear when you have the thermometer in the correct position so you can’t mess up a reading. It is important to place the tip of the thermometer well under the tongue on either side to get a good, accurate reading. Place sensor tip in areas marked with "√" under the tongue (Fig. 2). Keep patient's mouth closed and make him/her sit still to help ensure an accurate measurement.

It’s also useful for times like teething to be able to tell if they’re just flushed and grumpy or are actually running a temperature.Step 3: The color-coded fever indicator will help you understand and interpret the results more easily and act accordingly – green (normal temperature), yellow (fever) and red (high fever). What to do when the color-coded display shows green, yellow or red This device was designed and manufactured for a long service life, however it is generally recommended to have the device inspected once a year by the Authorized Service Center located in your country to ensure correct function and accuracy. Lay the patient on his/her side. If the patient is an infant, the proper position for a baby is to lay on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or changing table. This positions the infant's rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer. I really like the Groegg. It gave me peace of mind, as the temperature in our house drops dramatically overnight, so it was really easy to just glance over and see if I needed to add an extra layer or not. It's also like a very dim night light. I still use it and my boy is one” - vetted by Mumsnet user GiveMeFiveMinutes Our verdict